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ArticleNY Giants release WR Darius Slayton, team’s longest-tenured player
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The New York Giants announced Tuesday afternoon that they have released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton. Slayton, 29, was drafted by the Giants in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and was, up until his release, the longest-tenured Giant on the roster.
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Slayton released by Giants after six seasons; struggled with separation and drops despite 700+ yard seasons.

Released by Giants after six seasons; created $3.16M cap space but $12.75M dead cap. Slayton, 29, was the longest-tenured Giant on the roster and a fifth-round 2019 pick who eclipsed 700 receiving yards in four of his first five seasons (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023), leading the team in receiving in each. Career totals: 296 catches, 4,435 yards, 22 TDs in 106 games (78 starts). Despite being a vertical threat with size-speed blend, he struggled with route-running separation and drops throughout his career. Had double sports hernia surgery in offseason and recently admitted still not running at full capacity.

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